Neighbors in the News

Scouts hold food drive

Cub Scouts in Pack 469, Westbury recently collected canned goods at Stop and Shop to help the St. Brigid’s pantry. The boys asked for non-perishable items and then delivered them to St. Brigid’s the following day. Pack 469 will be holding an open house on Friday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Bowling Green Elementary School for returning and new members. For more information, call Allyson at (516) 841-3074.

Hospital workers celebrate World Breastfeeding Week

Perinatal staff at Nassau University Medical Center recognized World Breastfeeding Week by providing information to pregnant women and new mothers who stopped by the hospital on Aug. 6.

Obstetricians and neonatal nurses took a break from their daily routines to share breastfeeding benefits with new mothers and pregnant women who passed by the informational booth in the lobby. The women were also entered into a free raffle filled with items for mom and baby.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated annually from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7 in more than 170 countries and encourages women to breastfeed. It also commemorates a decision made by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to promote and support breastfeeding.


Campers take part in Olympics

Merrick Woods Day Camp recently held its 21st annual Olympics celebration with assistance from Assemblyman Tom McKevitt. McKevitt dropped by the camp to help camp mayors Michael Arlia and Katie Morris carry the Olympic torch, which, just like in the London Olympics, signifies the start of the races. During the three-day competition, the kids participated in athletic, artistic and musical games.